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Dockweiler RV Park


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A VG

July 21, 2022

Two stars for the ocean view and access to the beach. Everything else is not worth the $75/day plus all the add ons. No enforcement of the long list of rules that they say you must follow. Bathrooms are barely clean and not much privacy for the showers. Dumpsters overflowing, noisy, drunk campers and homeless encampments on the far end of the park. Would not recommend- lots of other RV parks along the California coast at half the coast and much cleaner.

Vi Cuong Van

June 06, 2022

We visited end of May 2022. I really enjoyed the beach view here. You are parked right up at the beach. You get a gate code that works for the showers too. Showers were ok, kind of awkward setup. The restroom in the shower is much better than the public beach restroom. There are planes flying by but that didn’t bother me that much.

James Keck

May 26, 2022

Probably one of the better RV campgrounds on the beach. We had a front row site, and woke up to the sounds of the waves....and planes. You're close to the flight path out of LAX, but other than that, the place was amazing. There are plenty of fire pits on either side of the beach, but we were fine getting one right behind the trailer. One note of caution, it's the LA freeway. If you're not from here or used to towing a rig through traffic, plan your route and don't use Google for your GPS, you want to use a specific GPS app for truckers or RV specific.

cheriana griggs

May 12, 2022

Surprisingly delighted with this spot despite it being loud from planes. The beach was deserted during the day and very clean, at night there were a few bonfires (out at 10pm). Running/biking trail along the beach was lovely. There was a small homeless encampment a little farther down but there weren’t any problems when I was there and it didn’t effect the actual rv area. Security was super friendly and patrolling 24/7 and I felt safe here. Don’t go here if you’re looking for a fancy rv park because what you’ll find is a parking lot with hookups and public beach restrooms. Do go here if you want to be in LA and close to the beach!

Supportive Care Coalition

April 10, 2022

Second stay in the dry camping area and am sad to report that things are going downhill rapidly in the campground. First, when we arrived the security gates were broken so when we left for lunch one day, we came back to find random people, in a regular car, day camping and BBQing at our site. Second, the homeless encampments are multiplying right next to the campground. Homeless people living in their tents frequent the dry camping sinks to wash their clothes, bodies, and fill their water bottles. Had a regular stream of homeless beach tent dwellers walking through the campground each day. Third, on Friday and Saturday nights we waited over 30 minutes just to get back into the campground from the Imperial Highway entrance because of a massive traffic jam of people coming to the state beach part of the park. They had just two people taking entrance fees from hundred of cars waiting to get into the park. There is no alternate entrance for campers. Last, we were awakened at 3am to paramedics in the dry camping area who were responding to a chemical smelling fire coming from the homeless encampment area. We hope everyone was okay, it was hard to not worry about an overdose or drug-related incident in the tents. We are sad to write this review, we love this campground, especially the dry camping area, a lot - the airplane noise, the stink from the sewage treatment plant, the semi-clean restrooms were not deal breakers for us. But the changes we experienced during this visit probably are. I would not recommend this campground for women traveling alone or for families with children. It no longer feels properly protected.

Supportive Care Coalition

April 10, 2022

Second stay in the dry camping area and am sad to report that things are going downhill rapidly in the campground. First, when we arrived the security gates were broken so when we left for lunch one day, we came back to find random people, in a regular car, day camping and BBQing at our site. Second, the homeless encampments are multiplying right next to the campground. Homeless people living in their tents frequent the dry camping sinks to wash their clothes, bodies, and fill their water bottles. Had a regular stream of homeless beach tent dwellers walking through the campground each day. Third, on Friday and Saturday nights we waited over 30 minutes just to get back into the campground from the Imperial Highway entrance because of a massive traffic jam of people coming to the state beach part of the park. They had just two people taking entrance fees from hundred of cars waiting to get into the park. There is no alternate entrance for campers. Last, we were awakened at 3am to paramedics in the dry camping area who were responding to a chemical smelling fire coming from the homeless encampment area. We hope everyone was okay, it was hard to not worry about an overdose or drug-related incident in the tents. We are sad to write this review, we love this campground, especially the dry camping area, a lot - the airplane noise, the stink from the sewage treatment plant, the semi-clean restrooms were not deal breakers for us. But the changes we experienced during this visit probably are. I would not recommend this campground for women traveling alone or for families with children. It no longer feels properly protected.

Veronica Montoya

April 09, 2022

Stayed at the RV part of the beach and it was perfect for helping my Dad who is in his end of life stages enjoy the ocean without stress. The campground was quiet so he could rest when needed, was safe, had plenty of space for the dogs to be walked with some grassy areas to sniff, and allowed wheelchair access to the bike path for viewing the waves, volleyball games, gatherings at fire pits, hang gliding lessons, and just general people watching. The sunsets at the end of the day were gorgeous and it was fun to see the city lights and even ferris wheel lit up in the distance. My Dad had been a pilot so he actually loved watching the planes take off and land from the nearby airports. Less than half a mile north of the campground was a place to rent free beach wheelchairs so Dad could even put his feet in the water and collect seashells with me. And last but not least the Oceans Cafe and Grill next door was a delicious and enjoyable breakfast and or lunch--we highly recommend a visit for a meal with a view!

Cassandra Dawson

March 20, 2022

We have gone in September two years in a row (2020, 2021) during the pandemic. The bad: The campground is an asphalt parking lot with the back row slightly elevated. About half the sites were blocked due to the restrictions. I think without the limited capacity restrictions, the sites would feel like they are on top of each other. We had very little space; in fact, our awning was over the next spaces electrical, sewer, and water hook-ups which is kinda gross, but since there was no one there, it was tolerable. The bathrooms were small with limited privacy in the showers. Not much to offer in amenities. Also, right next to LAX so not good if you are sentive to noise. The good: The access to the beach definitely makes the tiny sites worth tolerating. It is literally right on the beach. Great beach too, super not crowded when we went. We are currently looking at other beachfront campgrounds for our next trip, but this is a good backup.

Cassandra Dawson

March 20, 2022

We have gone in September two years in a row (2020, 2021) during the pandemic. The bad: The campground is an asphalt parking lot with the back row slightly elevated. About half the sites were blocked due to the restrictions. I think without the limited capacity restrictions, the sites would feel like they are on top of each other. We had very little space; in fact, our awning was over the next spaces electrical, sewer, and water hook-ups which is kinda gross, but since there was no one there, it was tolerable. The bathrooms were small with limited privacy in the showers. Not much to offer in amenities. Also, right next to LAX so not good if you are sentive to noise. The good: The access to the beach definitely makes the tiny sites worth tolerating. It is literally right on the beach. Great beach too, super not crowded when we went. We are currently looking at other beachfront campgrounds for our next trip, but this is a good backup.

Kyle Martin

March 13, 2022

Fantastic location right next to the beach. No wifi, bathrooms/showers a long way away (other end showers “under construction”), bums sleeping in public bathroom. Good security though, guard walks the park the entire night to prevent theft. LAX planes loud at first but not too bad.

Kyle Martin

March 13, 2022

Fantastic location right next to the beach. No wifi, bathrooms/showers a long way away (other end showers “under construction”), bums sleeping in public bathroom. Good security though, guard walks the park the entire night to prevent theft. LAX planes loud at first but not too bad.

Jennifer T

September 17, 2021

We love this place for the awesome bike path, full hook-ups and uncrowded beach. BUT the noise of jets directly overhead, taking off from LAX constantly, 24/7 is not for anyone wanting a quiet vacation!! If you're a light sleeper this is not for you!

Jennifer Hauck

September 06, 2021

Nice beach side dry camping. Beautiful view, great beach and bike path. Be prepared for a few planes taking off all day and night. Just don't come if the Santa Anas are in town. You won't like the smell.

Jessica Shine

April 08, 2021

It was cheap and easy and close to the beach. We enjoyed and every other space was open. The guard at the front (non RV park related) was a jerk but that was all. And we left our surge protector. We called immediately (before another rig could even move in) and it was clear that they didn’t bother to look so we could come back and pick up. Which was disappointing but we can’t expect park employees act as we would :/ some airplane noise but overall good park 🚎💨🗺

Edward Chauff

November 17, 2020

This is a great RV sites. We have stayed here many times before. The RV park is only hosting 25% occupancy. This time it appears that they are lacking in clean up. We arrived on a Monday afternoon and all of the dumpster are over flowing with trash. When we stayed here before, they kept the sand cleared from the roadway and sites. I understand that we are at the beach and there is going to be sand. I'm talking about large sand piles. This makes it dangerous for people (kids) to ride around the area.